Venice Jury President Maggie Gyllenhaal Says Lack of Female Directors Is ‘A Systemic Problem’

Venice Jury President Maggie Gyllenhaal has identified the scarcity of female directors in the festival competition as a systemic problem. Gyllenhaal emphasized that women face significantly greater challenges in securing film financing. While the current competition features only two films directed by women, festival director Alberto Barbera has disputed these claims, asserting that no prejudice exists within the selection process. The filmmaker and actress continues to highlight these structural barriers affecting women in the industry.